REGisfEflED COMPA14Y NUMBER: 08829642 (England and Walal REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1157180 REPORT OF TrIE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FOR MELTON MENCAP *ADIFUNM8• 2111J2024 COMPANIES HOUSE A31
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MELTON MENCAP CONTEMfs OF THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Pa8e Report ol the Trustee Independent Examiner's Report 10 to 11 StaterneDt of Flnanclal,ActivStles 12 Statement of Flnan<ial P055tion 13 to 14 S¢atement of Cash Flows 15 Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows 16 Notes to the Financial Statements 17 to 25
MELTON MENCAP (REGISTERED NUMBER: 088296421 REPORT OF THE TRiMEES FOR THE YEAR ENOEO 31 MARCH 2024 The trnstees who are also directors of the chaiity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2(Y)6, present their report with t1 financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The twstees have adopted the provlslons of Accountlng and fteportln8 by Charllies; Statement of Recommended Practlce (SORP) applicable to charilies preparing their accounts In accordance with the Flnanaal Reportin8 Standard FRSIO2. OBJECTIVES AND AcnviTIES Objectlves and aims The objects of the Soclety as set out In Its governlng document are.. (al The relief of people with a leaming disability in partlculaf by the prowision of help and support for thern and for thelr familles, dependents, and carers, and facilitatin8 thelr fulfilment, Independence and inie8ratlon withln the comrnunity; and (bl To provlde or asslst In the provlslon of facllltles for the recreation or other lelsure lime occupatlon for people who have need thereof by ason of learnln8 disabillty with the object of Improvin8 their condltlon5 of life. "Leamlng disabllSty" means any developmental dlsabilty of the mlnd and any associated conditton howsoever caused and whether rnild, moderate or severe. Slsnlflcant acllvlties The charity reco8Trises the need to demonstrate public benefrt in the delNery of our activities and servi$ and has had due regard to relevant 8uidance wblished by the Charlty Comm1551on. This Is expressed In our objectlves above, and we remain wholly comrnltted to Improvin8 the lives of people of all a8es wlth a leamlng disability In our area and promotin8 their incluslon in community life. Personal Support repentS approxlmately 90% of our operatlon, caterlng for chlldren, youn8 people, and adults with learnlng I multiple disabilities in Melton Mowbray and adjoinin8 areas In east Lelcestershire and Rutland. It provides individual person catered support to people In their homes and in the cornmunity, promotin8 independence, In addition to personal support. we offer adult day servlces comprtsln8 Crdfts, Cookery and Muslc and Drama on three days per week and a ran8e of clubs for thIldn. youth and adults offerln8 a wlde varlety of leisure and social actlvities, developln8 lrfe-skills, and promotin8 heaAh and welkbein& These services also offer valued support and respite for families and carer& Pa8e I
Strateglc Report The various services provided by Melton Mencap provide opportunities for Ilfe enhancing experiences as well as enabling seTvice users to develop their abilities, wellbeing and self-esteem. Melton Men¢8p Personal Support Melton Mencap provides personal support for children l young people and adults with Learnlng Disabilities and or Autism. The personal sUPPOrt is tailored lo meetthe needs of the Individual Including 1.1 support, group support and elements of each as appropriate. The support enables individuals to access groups and activities elther at Melton Mencap and l or ¥yithin the comrnunity. The personal support enables individuals to socialise with peers, try new experiences, reduce the risk of isolation and engage wlth 8 variety of activities in a safe environment supported by trained experienced staff. The Personal Support also provides vital respite for'families I parents to spend time with other siblings or have time for themselves or to do tasks Ilke shopping whlch may be dlfficult to do. Day Services Crafts The craft group is a fun group, members are encouraged to plan and designed items to their own abilities and personal choices. Members are atso encouraged to gel involved in group projects. wlhere we aim to recycle I reuse materials as much as possible to encourage less waste. If new items are needed. we go shopping as group this helps to use life skill and discoverwhere craft items can be sourced. Page12
Cookery Cookery group contlnues to provide the development of skills, working on choosing healthyrecipes that can be re-created in their own homes. The clients are following recipe8 and developing skills such as chopplng, weighln& uslng a hob and oven. They are becoming more confident and independent in what they do. They have also 8t8rted to 8hop for the ingredients needed forthe reclpes and with support the clients can find Ingredients from a shopping list in 8 familiar supermarket. Muslc and Drama Our group enjoy, singing. dancing, choosingthelr own songs, performing in short plays and making films. They also like to listen to muslclans and learn different styles of dances. This year so far, they have produced 2 films. 2 muslc vldeos to parents, famllles and friends and a puppet show for the local nursery. In the group the clients have developed some great frlendships and there is always lots of laughrer. Through the drama activities everyone is building their confidence and sell- esteem. The group is also great emotional support to the clients. Page13
Leisure and Soclal Clubs Monday Swimmlngclub Swimming Club meet at the Waterfield Swimming Baths in Melton Mowbrayon a weekly basis. The club h88 exclusive use to the teaching pool and the 25-metre poolto support all swimming abilities. Thé teaching pool is used by rnembers looking to build confidence in the water, learn to swim, spend times with friends and have fun with inflatables. Our more confident swimmers often complete 30 to 50 lengths in a safe envlronment in the 25-metre pool. The age ranges of this group are 13-50years of age. Some swim c(ub members have been 8ttending swim club for 20 + years. We offer safe and caring environment to get fit, have regular exercise, friendship and fun. We have been featured in the Melton Times for our extended charity work with the Lions and take part in the 8nnual swimathons. •'. Gateway Clubs Our Gateway Clubs meet on 3 evenings perweek, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and consist of members all have learning diff icultie5 and disabilities and age range between 25-80 years of age. The group manage theirown program of events. We rneet for a planning meeting, and everyone has a chance to have their view on activities we can take part In. We often m8et at local pubs and restaurants, in additlon to cooking, crafts. music evenings. discos. bingo. skittles, and sports. We enjoy being out in the community and have good triendships. We often take part in conversations about life and help each otherwith these sltuations. These sessions are supported by Mencap Staff and Volunteers. ThursdayAfter Schoolclub Our Afterschool Club is an opportunity foryoung people with (earning disabilities to meet up and socialise with their peers in a relaxed and informal setting. The young people choose what activities theywould like to participate in such as indoor and outdoor games, crafts, cooking. listening to music, etc. The support available is person centred tothe individual's needs. Page14
During the session the group has a cooked meal whlch is enjoyed together. The club provldes contlnued resplte on the school dayfor the famlly I carers. Saturday Clubs We have two Saturday Clubs for chltdren wlth 8 wlde range of disablllties. providlng 8 safe and stimulating environment for children to make friends. share, explore and communicate their own choices. usingtheir preferred method i.e. verbal, symbols. Makaton signing or eye pointing. The younger children's club meets for two hours alternate weeks in term tlme and thls group focuses on providinga more sensory approach to their activitle8 U8lng interactlve toys, equipment8nd messy play. The older children's club meets for a S-hour session and brlng a packed lunch. so we a180 have a time to eat together as part of our daywhere we have opportunities for b8klng. crafts, dressing up. game8, and computers. The morning 53 theme focused 8nd after lunch It is choice tlme forchlldren to select their own choice of activity. Saturday Youth Group Our Saturdayyouth Group meet once a month. We vlslt places of interest wlthin th8 cornmunlty such as National Trust properties, the Cinema. 8owling, Wildlife Parks, etc. We support members to gain confidence In 8ccesslng the community and work on 8reas such as money skills, communication and general social InteraGtions. The summer scheme provlde8 much needed resplte for parents and carers duiin8 school holidays a8 well as enhancing the we(Ibeing of the children wlth group activities. Support is provided to each child as required utilising staff and volunteers. Thls provldes young volunteers with valuable experlence in makin8 career choices. Oursummer Scheme Is made up mostly from the chlldren and young people already uslng our services In term time alongwith a few new referrals. 44 lamllies benefltied from our summer scheme whlch provided activlties at Mencap Centra including baking. pizza making, talent show. tal chl. sport and games. Trlps out to the town and country Park8, Farm trip and 8ccessible blke day when the children and young people had lots of fun 8nd Just as important the parents and carers enjoyed some respite time enabllng 8 little break from thelr carlngduties or to have some 1-1 timewith their other children in the long school holidays. Melton Mencap also provldes p8r8onalised support sessions for some young people on Sundays and in the school holidays. These individuals are those who benefi't greatei from a smaller group setting. They have their own bespoke service provided according to their needs. Page15
Staff and Volunteers Following the departure. duringthe year. of the Services Manager, tribute must be paid to the staff for their exceptional efforts to continue operations duringthe period until 8 new Services Manager was appointed. There was also additional support from trustees. The appointment of Natasha Murray as our new Service Manager, has brought a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the organisation. We currently have 64 staff members and 12 volunteers. We are actively looking to recruit more volunteers. Natash8 Murray Resources Most of our income comes from personal supportworkingwith adults and children with a learning disability. The club 8Ctivitl85 8r8 Sustained by group subscrlptlons, donations. and fundraising. We continue to look tor fundingto support, improve and increase our work. To aid our compliance with CQC and the local authority, we have this invested in compliance software to assist with scheduling, policies. risk management, care planning, tr8inlng and reporting. We see that the implernentation of new systems will streamline processes to enable us to expand the servlce we ¢urrently deliver. Finan¢ial review The charitable comp8ny Melton Mencap took over operation of the origin81 organisation {Melton Mowbray Mencap & Gateway) on 1 st October 2014. The original unincorporated charity remains in being. linked to Melton Mencap. Under the Charity Cornmission's direction of the linking of the original charty to the new incorporated chaiity, confirmed on 23rd April 2015. the trustees are requlred to prepare a single set of accounts for the reportingcharity (Melton Mencap) and the linked charity, within which the individual funds ot the linked charitywould be reported as restricted funds. All assets of the linked chartty were transferred to the company Melton Mencap by a SalelPurchase Agreement dated 13th October 2015. All the activity of the Society since 1st October 2014 has been conducted bythe reporting company Melton Mencap. The linked charity had no income or expenditure during the year and thus therewere nil assets at theyear-end. Page16
The financial statement8 forthe year ending 31 March 2024 show a surplus of £8,526. We continue to monitor all spends to ensure that contracts we enterwith suppliers representthe best value for our charity. The awareness ofthe work thatwe carry out is well known around our local community and we continue to raceive fant8Stic support from the public with don8tions 8nd fundraising which we are extremely thankful for. Resems Policy A8 at 31 March 2024, the level of unrestricted reserves is £300,237 and restricted reserves Is £2,815. The amount of unrestilcted reserves that can be reallsed by disposing of f5xed assets is £110,133, leaving free reserves totalling £190,104. Whllst the free reserves are below 6 months expenditure, reseNes are considered sufflclent at the year end and renegotiated local government and NHS contracts came Into eflect duringthe year. Future Plang We see demand for our servSces Increaslng signlflcantlyover the comingyears. We are therefore worklng hard to provide an eff Iclent and cost-effective 8ervice forthe future. It is vital we sustain a(1 our support, particularly personal 8UPPOrt, and respite services. Our immedlate plans are: Contlnue to strengthen the governSng body and management team and developing succession planning. (Subsequentto this report. two addltlonal trustees have been appolnted) Continue to search for new sust8lnable fundlng to develop our slte and Services. Page17
MELTON MENCAP {REGISTERED NUMBER.. 088296421 REPORT OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document Melton Mencap was registered as a company limited by guarantee. as defined by the Cofflpanies Act 2006, on 2nd January 2014. It was established to contlnue the operation of the 0ri8inal unincorporatèd Melton Mowbray Mencap & Gateway Society which was registered in 1964. The 8overnin8 document of the Chartty is the Articles of Association adopted on 23rd April 2014. Registration of the company as an independent charity was completed in May 2014. It took over responsibility for the day io day operations from the original charity from 1st October 2014. The objects (rf tioth charities and their governlng bodies are the same. The charities have been linked by a direclion of The Charity Commission that as of 23rd April 2015 the charity called Melton Mowbray Mencap and Gateway I'the linked charity,) shall be treated as forming part of the charity called Melton Mencap I'the reportin8 charity'l for the purposes of Part 4 (re8lStralionl and Part 8 {accountingl of the Charities Act 2011. This diredion lakes effect for the whole of the financial year of the reporting charity in which it is rnade. Melton Mencap Is afflliated to the Royal Mencap Society. Reciuitmenl and appolntn*nt of new trustees The recruitment of trustees is by nomlnation or invitation, followed by election at the AGM. There 15 also provision for ctroption, for example to appoint Someone with particular expertise to gain breadth of experience. Decislon fflaklns The Service Mana8er has responsibilty for the day-to-day mana8ement of the organi5ation supported by the Trustees. The Servlce Manager, Deputy Seryice Mana8er, Finance Officer, and Development Offlcer meet with ihe Truslees on a regular basis to enable communication and policy maklng. Rlsk management The trustees have a duty to Identlfy and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriale controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and" error. REFEIIENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Registered Company number 08829642 (Engband and Wales) Re8lstered Charfty number 1157180 Re8iStered offite Mencap Centre Chapel Street Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 ILZ Page 8
MELTON MENCAP {REGISTERED NUMBER: 1188296421 AEpofffoF THE TRUSTEES FOR The YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Truste•s D M Billsdon EGJ8rcwn Ms M A Smlth M5 0 J Wrl8ht Resigned July 2023 Presldent Mr M Graham Servlce Mana8eT Ms K Haddento June 2023 Ms N Murray Appointed January 2024 Independent Examlner Nlall A KIn8$Y FCA Duncan & Toplis Llmited 26 Park Road Melton Mowbrav telStershIrÉ LE13 1 Bankers TSB Bank plc. Cavendtsh Road, Lekester The Mefton Mowbray Bulldin8 Soclety, Lelcester Road, Mellon Mowbray Report of the trustees, Incorporatlng a strateglc report, apprty4ed by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on.....2 ¢è.l..IzlloXts... and signed on the board's behaff by: D M Billsdon - Trustee Pa8e 9
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MELTON MENCAP Independent examlner's report to Ihe trustees of Melton Mencap I'the Company,? I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the account5 of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibillties and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Ad,). Having sèti5fied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carrled out under Seclion 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act,). In carryin8 out my examination I have followed the Dlrections glven by the Charlty Commission under Section 145151 (bl of the 2011 Art. Pa8e 10
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REpoKf TO THETRusfEES OF MELTON MENCAP Independent examiner's ststement Since your charlty's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that l am qUalifd lo undertake the examination because l am a rnember of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confjm) th no matters have come to my attentlon In connection wlth the examination glvin8 me cause to believe.. accountlng record5 were not ke0 in respect of the Company as requlred by Sectlon 386 of the 2006 Act; or the accounts do not accord wlth those records; or the accounts do not compty with the accountln8 requlrements of Sectlon 396 of the 2CK16 Act other than any requlrement that the accounts give a tNe and falr view which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent examination,. or the accounts have not been prepared In accordance with the methods and principles of the Stalernent of Recommended Practlce for accounting and reporting by charitles (applicable to chartties preparln8 their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland {FRS 102)). I have no concems and have come across no other matters In connectlon wlth the examlnatlon to whlch attention should be drawn In thls report In order to enable a proper undetslandlng of the account5 to be reached. Nlall A. Kin8sley FCA Duncan & Toplts Llmlted 26 Park Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershlre LE13 1 Date: ...2011212Q24 Page 11
MELTON MENCAP rATEfvIENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 1024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestrided Restrirted fund funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donalions and legaties 3,522 3.062 6.584 26,925 Charitable arti¥iti•$ Personal Support Service 581,233 10,599 591,832 546,755 Investment incorne Other incorne 385 763 385 763 206 763 Total 585.903 13,661 599,564 574,649 EXPENOITURE ON ChaTltable artlvltles Personal Support Service 580.192 10.846 591,038 580.058 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) S,711 2.815 8,526 15,4091 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brou8ht forward 294,526 294,526 299,935 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 300,237 2.815 303,052 294.526 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 12
MELTON MENCAP (REGISTERED NUM8ÉR: 088296421 srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSMON 31 MARCH 2024 2024 Tolal nds 2023 Tot31 funds Unrestrirted Restrided fund funds Notes FIXED ASSErs Tangible assets li 110.133 110,133 122,136 CURRENT ASSErs Debtor5 Cash at Trk 12 88,040 186.506 65,242 155.508 183,691 2,815 271,731 2,815 274,546 220,750 CREorroRS Amounts falllng due wlthln one year 181,6271 181,627) 148,3601 NET CURREiif ASSErs 190.104 2,815 192,919 172.390 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENf UABILMES 31x1,237 2,815 303,052 294,526 Nff ASSErs 300.237 2,815 303,052 294.526 FUNDS Unrestrlrted fufids Restricted fvnds 14 3W,237 2.815 294,526 TOTAL FUNDS 303,052 294,526 The charitable company ts enlrtled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 forlhe year ended 31 March 2024. The members have rv)t required the company to obtaln an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 Marth 2024 in accordance with Sertion 476 of the Cornpanies Art 20J6. The trusteès acknowled8e thelr responsibilitles for la} ensurin8 that the charitable cornpany keep$ 8CCOUntln8 rec(Kds that c(*nply wlth Sectlons 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 21X)6 and preparin8 finandal statements which 8ive a true and fair vlew of the State of affa1 of the charltable cornpany as at the end of each ftnancial year and of ft5 surplus or deficit for each financial year In acwrdance wlth the requirements ol Sertions 394 and 395 and which otherwtse comply with the requirements of the Companles Act 2(M)6 relatln8 to finandal ststements, so far as applicable to Ihe charitable company. The notes fomi partof these finandal statements Page 13 continued...
MELTON MENCAP (REGISTERED NUMBER.. 088296421 STATEMEprf OF FINANaAL POSITION- continued 31 MARCH 2024 The financial staternents were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on l!f l.! ..1.2.kl.+........ and were signed on its behalf by: D M Billsdon - Trustee The note5 form part of these financlal statements Page 14
MELTON MENCAP STATEMENf OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Cash flows from operatln8 a¢tivltles Cash generated from operatlon5 31,578 21,545 Net cash provlded by operatin8 artwities 31.578 21,545 Cash flows from Investin8 activities Purchase of tan8ible fixed assets Interest recelved 19651 385 15,307) 206 Net cash used In Investing actlvllles (5801 15,1011 thange In Cash and cash equlvalents In the reportln8 period Cash and cash equlvalents at the be&lnnln8 ol the reportlni perlod 30.998 16,444 155,508 139,064 Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the reportln8 perlod 186,506 155,508 The notes fomi part of these financol statements Page 15
MELTON MENCAP NOTES TO THE sfATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024. RECONCILIATION OF NEf INCOME/(EXPENDITUREI TO NEf CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 filet income/lexpendlture) lor the portIng period {as per the Statement of Finan¢lal Artlvltles) Adjustments for.. Oepreciation charges Interest received Increase in debtors Increase In credrtors 8,526 (5,4091 12.968 1385) (22.7981 33,267 14.558 12061 (23.5231 36,125 Net cash provlded by operations 31,578 21,545 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NEf FUNDS At 1.4.23 Cash flow At 31.3.24 Net cash Cash at bank and in hand 155.508 30.998 186,506 155,508 30,998 186,506 Total 155,508 30,998 186.506 The notes fom part of these anCthI statements Page 16
MELTON MENCAP NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 AccoupifiNG POLICIÉS Basi$ dpreparing the financial statements The flnancial statements of the charltable company. whlch Is a public benefft entity under FRS 102, have beer* prepared In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Stèternent of Recommended Practice applicable to charilies preparlng their account5 In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 {effective l January 2019),, Financlal Reporting Standard 102 'The Flnanclal Reportln8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companles Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the hlstorlcal cost conventlon. The financial stalernents contain Inforniation about Melton Mencap Limlted as an Individual charitable company. The presentatlon currency of the financlal statements ts the Pound Sterlin8 {£). rounded to the nearest pound. Melton Mencap 1$ a private lirnited Compary, limited by 8uarantee, incorporated In En8land and Wales, Its re8lStered offlce Is Chapel Slreet, Melton Mowbrny, Lelcestershlre, LE13 ILZ. The charitable company Is a public benefit enilty as defined bv FRSIO2. The accounts have been prepared on a 8oln8 concern basls whlch the trnstees conslder approprlale. Income All income is reco8nlsed In the Statement of Financial Activlties On the charlty has entftlemenl to the funds, It Is probable that the income will be recelved and the amount can be measured reliably. Expendlture Uablllties are reeo8nlsed as expendlture as soon as there Is a le8al or conslructlve obll8atSon committin8 the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be requirÈd in settlement and the amount of the obll8ation can be measured rellably. Government grants Government grants relatlng to revenue are ¢08n1$ed as Income on a systematic basis over the perlod in whlth the related costs for whlch the 8rant is Intended to compensate are reco8nised. Government grants receivable for the purpose of 8Nin8 Immediate financlal support to the chartty with no fvture related costs are recognised a5 income In the perlod In whlchll becomes receivable. localion and apportlonment of coms Expendilure is accounted for on an accruals basls and has been dasslfied under headln85 that a£ggate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be d1CtlY attrlbuted to particular headings thwi have been allocated to aC(}vit5 on a bas consistenl wilh the use of resources. Wages are allocated as appropriate. Tan8ibte fixed a55ets Depreciation is provided at the followinB annual rétes In order to write off eath asset over its estimated useful lrfe. Pa8e 17 contlnued...
MELTON MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POUCIES- continued Tangible flxed assets Short leasehold Transportable office unit Fixtures and filtings IO% on cost and Straight line over the term of the lease 25% on reducing balance 25% on cost The lease for the land on which the building stands is currently being renegotiated with agreement In principle to expire In 2046. The short leasehold is bein8 depreciated over 30 years. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from corporatlon lax on its charitable activitS. Fund atcounting Unrestrirted funds can be used in accordance wlth the charltable objectives at the dlscretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrlctlons arise when specified by the donor or when fvnds are raised for particulaf restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Penslon costs and other post-retlrement beneflts The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scherne. Contrfbutions payable to the charitgble company's pension scheme are char8ed to the Statement of Financial Aclivities in the period to which they relate. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2024 2023 tyonations Gift aid 6.450 134 26.92S 6,584 26,925 Page 18 contlnued...
MELTON MENCAP. NOTES TO THE HNANCIAL sfATEMEKfs- contlnued FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 INVEsfMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposil account interest 385 206 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES 2024 2023 Artivity Personal Support Servlce Personal Support se Personal Support Service Personal Support Serylce Personal Support Service Personal Support Serylce Activlty GroL•P fees Personal support User contributions Fundraisin8 events Grants Hire of hall 18,825 536,013 25,158 137 11,599 loo 39,932 448,631 9,017 2,471 46,704 591,832 546,75S CHARITABLE ACTivrriES cosrs Support costs (see note 6) Dlrect Costs Totals Personal Support Servlce 577,989 13,049 S91,038 SUPPORT COSTS Governan costs Personal Support SeNice 13,049 NEf INCOME/IEXPENDITufte) Net incomellexpenditurel Is stated after chal(credItIng). 2024 2023 Depreciatlon . owned assets Independent examiner's remuneratlon 12.968 14,558 3,260 Page 19 continued...
MELTON MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 TRUSTEES, REMiINERATION AND BENEFITS The were no trustee5' remuneration or other beneflts for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. Trustees, expenses rhere were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social 5ecurily costs Other penslon costs 474.989 19.862 6,554 452.607 19,682 4,932 501,405 477,221 The average monthly numberof employees durln8the year was as follows: 2024 61 2023 66 No employees received ernoluments in excess of £60,(K)O, 10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcnviTIES Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Total fvnds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donatior15 and legacies 3,529 23,396 26,925 Charitable actlvlties Personal Support SeNi 5CKI,051 46,704 546.755 Investment incomè Other income 206 763 206 763 Total 504,549 70.100 574,649 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Personal Support Service 509,958 70,100 580,058 NEf INCOMEIIEXPENorruRE) (5.409) 15,409) Page 20 continued...
MELTON MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 10. COMPARATIVE5 FOR THE sfATEMEfrif OF FINANCIALACTivmES- continued Unrestrlcted fund Restrlcted funds Total funds RECONauATION OF FUNDS Total funds brou8ht fop•4ard 299,935 299.935 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 294,526 294,526 11. TANGIBLE FIXEO ASSETS Tftnsportable office unit Flxtures and fittin8S Short leasehold Totals cosr At l Aprll 2023 Additlons 147,345 444 32,884 521 181,073 965 At 31 March 2024 147,789 33,405 182,038 OEPRECIATION At l April 2023 Charge for year 33,027 8,904 769 19 25,141 4.045 58,937 12,968 At 31 March 2024 41,931 788 .29,186 71,905 NEf 800K VALVE At 31 March 2024 105,858 56 4.219 110,133 At 31 March 2023 114.318 75 7,743 122,136 Page 21 rmtlnued...
MELTON MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs- contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 12. DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Other debtors Prepayments 75.826 12,214 60,802 4,440 88,040 65,242 13. CREDITOR5: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 8,010 57,972 15,645 8,887 22.105 17,368 81,627 48,360 14. MOVEMEMf IN FUfvDS Net movement in fund5 At 31,3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted lunds Generalfund 294,526 5,711 31)),237 Restricted funds Summer Scherne Swimming aub 873 1,942 873 1,942 2,815 2,815 TOTAL FUNDS 294,526 8.526 303.052 Pa8e 22 continued...
MELTON MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEMfS- contlnued FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS . tontlnued Net rnovement in funds, included in the above are as follows., Incomlng resour5 Resources expended Movernent in funds Unre$tri¢ted funds General fund 58S,903 IS80,192) 5,711 ftestrlcted funds Summer Scheme Adult aub Communiiy Events Personal support Swimmln8 Club Garden repalr5 5.150 525 3,698 591 3.097 600 {4.277) 1525) 13.698) 1591} 11,1551 16001 873 1,942 13,661 (10,846) 2,815 TOTAL FUNDS 599,564 1591,038) 8,526 Comparatlves for movement In fvnds Net movement in funds At 31.3.23 At 1.4.22 Unrestrlrted funds General fund 299,935 15,4091 294,526 TOTAL FUNDS 299,935 {S,409) 294,526 Page 23 conlinued...
MEITON MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparative nel movement in funds. Included in the above are as follows: Incomin8 resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 504,549 (509,9581 15.409) Restrirted funds Summer Scheme Round The World Challenge Adult Club Workforce Recruitment & Retention Grant Tesco Community Grant Capital grants Jubilee Celebration Grant Kilchen refurbishment Get Active Stafflng costs tor Gateway Clubs Community Events Saturday Club Personal support Youth club Swimming Club After school club 5,473 594 510 15,4731 (5941 (5101 16,788 5,000 713 200 15,950 1,959 7,500 3,000 1,887 6,719 2,007 650 I,Iso {16,7881 {5,0001 17131 {200 (15,9SOI (1,9591 17.5001 13,OCYJI 11,8871 {6,7191 {2,0071 16501 {1.1501 70,1(X) {70,1001 TOTAL FUNDS 574,649 {580,0581 15.409} Restrirted funds The Summer Scherne fund grant was from Leicest"ei5hire County c.ouncil. Thi5 scherne provides act'ivities for children and daytirne respite care for families durin8 the School surnmer holiday. The Round The World Challenge grant was frorn Royal Mencap to promote activity amon8 adults with learning disabilities. The Workforce Recruitment and Retention 8rant was an LCC 8r•nt for team mernbers workin8 Wlth adults with learning difficulties throu8h the pandemic. Kitchen refurbishment grants received frorn The Rank Foundation, LCC and Bernard Sulney in 2022 were to fund repairs and refurbishments to the kitchen at the charty's pvemises. The Tesco Comrnunity grant was used towards the SummLY Scheme. Page 24 continued..,
MELTON MENCAP ' NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENfs- contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued The Staffln8 for Gateway granl was to support the delNery of sport5 to 8roups and Individuals that do not usually have acces5 to such activltles. The Swirnmln8 Club grant was from Melton Bulldln8 Society and was used to fund employee wages. The Adult Club 8ranl wa5 used to support the weekly Wednesday Gateway aub which provide a variety of actlvitSes for adults with learnin8 dlsabilities both on Melton Mencap's prembses and out In the communfty. The LCC Comrnunlty Groups grant received from LLR Communlty Foundation was used to fund direct costs includSn8 wages, activitles and room hire as well as sorne administrative costs. Income for the personal support fund ¢onsbsts of donatlons reiVed whlch were used to fvnd muslc, drarna and cookery classe5. 15. REIATED PARTY DisaoSURES During the year ended 31 March 2024, unrestrirted donations of £2512023: £6,138) were made by the trustee5. Pa8e 25