| Report: | Active Strokes North East Trustees Annual Report for Year Ending 31st July 2025 |
Active Strokes North East Trustees Annual Report for Year Ending 31st July 2025 |
Active Strokes North East Trustees Annual Report for Year Ending 31st July 2025 |
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| Owner: | Chairman | Author: | Ross Mackenzie |
| Approval Date: | 19/09/2025 | By: | Membership at AGM |
| Doc Ref: | TAR2025 | Version | 1.0 |
1. Reference and Administration Details
a. Charity Details
Active Strokes North East Registered Charity Number 1162202
Principal Address: 82 Cardigan Terrace, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. NE6 5NX
- b. Trustees
Ross Mackenzie (Chairman) elected by membership (September 2019) Jennifer Gilhespy elected by membership (September 2019) Jean Dodds elected by membership (September 2022) Waqar Bashir Ahmed elected by membership (September 2022) Sean Sheed elected by membership (September 2022) Gordon Bell elected by membership (September 2022)
2. Structure, Governance and Management
- a. Type of governing document
Constitution
- b. How the charity is constituted
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
c. Trustee selection methods
Elected by membership / appointed by trustees
3. Objectives and Activities
a. Summary of objects
The objects of ASNE are to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors and their carers in the North East of England by providing social and leisure activities, and support to people suffering from the effects of stroke and the effects of caring for stroke survivors.
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- b. Summary of Main Activities
The main activities of ASNE are conducted at the East End Pool located in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Two weekly activity sessions are provided:
The first, a private pool exercise session, is held each Tuesday from 10:15 to 11:15 that provides supervised exercise in an easy-accessible, single depth, swimming pool. Attendees can walk, exercise and swim. Floatation jackets and belts are available if required to promote safety and aid confidence. Various floats are available (e.g. poolbells and tubes) for exercise. The session is open to stroke survivors and a family member or carer.
The second, a private drop-in session, is held each Friday from 17:00 to 19:00 in a studio room. This session provides an informal environment, where attendees can socialise and discuss issues and make new friends. Beverages and biscuits are provided. During the session a structured 20-minute chair-based exercise class is held, led by a qualified fitness instructor. There is a physiotherapist in attendance to provide advice and physiotherapy. Additionally, there is a complementary therapist to provide manicures, pedicures, nail painting and massage. The session is open to stroke survivors and a family member or carer. During the 2-hour session attendees can also exercise in the public gym at the venue. The fitness instructor and/or Physiotherapist will assess new beneficiaries and show them how to use the equipment safely.
- c. Additional Details of Objectives and Activities
To provide the service, we organise various fundraising events and activities, including: an annual sponsored charity walk along the Newcastle Quayside, a Christmas party with raffle and a Christmas lunch.
We solicit donations, sponsorship and grants from our local community.
4. Achievements and Performance
During the period we provided 49 pool sessions and 48 drop-in sessions, held a sponsored charity walk, Christmas party and Christmas lunch. Furthermore, we organised two powerboat trips, in association with WetWheels Yorkshire CIC, from the Royal Quays Marina, North Shields that proved to be very popular.
Additionally, our members have participated in several stroke research studies by both Newcastle University and Northumbria University.
Our membership stands at 125, 73 of whom are stroke survivors. We continue to accept new referrals from; the Newcastle Integrated Community Stroke Service, local NHS Trusts and GP practices and the Stroke Association. The success of this is, in part, due to the circulation of our information flyer to all potential referring agencies located in our catchment area. ASNE has been instrumental in the ongoing rehabilitation of these new members as well as supporting the existing membership.
5. Financial Review
The current financial position of the charity is sound. The reserves we have would fund approximately 2-years’ service at our current and planned service level.
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In summary the annual statement of accounts for year ending 31[st] July 2025 are:
Starting Balance £29,124 Total Income £ 5,310 Total Expenditure £ 9,960 Finishing Balance £24,474
Main Income Summary Annual Sponsored Charity Walk 2024 £1,343 Frazer Trust Donation £1,500 Interest from Savings £ 726 Christmas Raffle £ 670 Voluntary Session Donations £ 645 Main Expenditure Summary Service Provider Provision £5,430 GLL Room and Pool Hire £2,910
Due to the increased amount of funds available in our Treasurers account the trustees decided to invest £18,000 into a 1-year fixed term deposit account attracting a fixed interest rate of 2.75%. This will generate approximately £495 and is payable on 4[th] November 2025 when the account matures.
We are grateful to the Frazer Trust for their generous donation this year.
For further financial details please refer to the Annual Statement of Accounts report.
6. Considerations for next year
Next year we are looking to organise a few additional group outings to local venues of interest, maybe via. mini-bus or coach.
We need to ensure that our stroke support services are communicated to those who need our support. We aim to do this through strengthening relationships with referring agencies such as the Newcastle Integrated Community Stroke Service (NICSS), local NHS trusts, the Stroke Association and Social Prescribers based at local GP practices.
| Active Strokes North East Trustees Annual Report for Year Ending 31st July 2025 |
Active Strokes North East Trustees Annual Report for Year Ending 31st July 2025 |
Active Strokes North East Trustees Annual Report for Year Ending 31st July 2025 |
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| Version Control and History | |||
| Date | Version | Author | Reason for Change |
| 21/07/2025 | Draft 1 | Ross Mackenzie | Draft, initial version |
| 04/08/2025 | Draft 2 | Ross Mackenzie | Trustee Review |
| 19/09/2025 | 1.0 | Ross Mackenzie | Accepted at AGM |
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Active Strokes North East - Annual Statement of Accounts for the Period 01 August 2024 - 31 July 2025
| Charity Balance at 01/08/2024 Fixed Term Deposit (04/11/2023- 04/11/2024) Bank Balance at 01/08/2024 Income Voluntary Session Donations Miscellaneous Donations PayPal Giving Donations Interest from £20,000 Fixed Term Deposit (3.6%, matured on 04/11/2024) Annual Sponsored Walk 2024 Frazer Trust - Donation Christmas Raffle (Ticket Sales) Donation in the memory of Kenny Shaw Total Income Christmas Lunch (Non-income seat payments 48@£15) Wetwheels Yorkshire (Non-income seat payments 20@£10 ) |
Charity Balance at 01/08/2024 | 29,124.35 £ 20,000.00 9,124.35 £ 645.00 55.00 61.00 725.92 1,342.69 1,500.00 670.00 310.00 5,309.61 £ 720.00 200.00 Balance reconciled: |
of which Restricted | - £ Expenditure GLL - Drop-In Session - Studio Room Hire 48 1,440.00 GLL - Pool Session - Studio Pool Hire 49 1,470.00 Physiotherapist - Services 33 2,145.00 Complementary Therapist - Services 32 1,440.00 Fitness Instructor - Services 41 1,845.00 Miscellaneous Equipment 225.94 Walk Marshals Lunch 31.95 Drop-In Consumables 31.99 Miscellaneous Stationary 24.96 Public Liability Insurance 285.28 Haloween Party Catering 78.00 Christmas Party Catering 181.72 Christmas Raffle Tickets (CVN Print) 54.00 Christmas Raffle 1st & 2nd Prize 200.00 Christmas Lunch (ASNE charity contribution) 135.00 Wetwheels Yorkshire (ASNE charity contibution) 300.00 Sympathy Flowers 51.50 Mobile Phone 20.00 Total Expenditure 9,960.34 £ Christmas Lunch (Non-expense seat payments 45@£15) 675.00 Refunded Christmas Lunch seat payments (3@£15) 45.00 Wetwheels Yorkshire (Non-expense seat payments 20@£10) 200.00 Working Balance Restricted at 31/07/2025 - £ SNE Grant- Expensed at 31/07/2025 14,046.27 £ SNE Grant- Working Balance at 31/07/2025 1,387.30 £ Partial balance transfer on maturity of FTD 2,000.00 £ Bank Balance at 31/07/2025 6,473.62 £ Fixed Term Deposit (Matures 04/11/2025) 18,000.00 £ Charity Balance at 31/07/2025 24,473.62 £ |
- £ Expenditure GLL - Drop-In Session - Studio Room Hire 48 1,440.00 GLL - Pool Session - Studio Pool Hire 49 1,470.00 Physiotherapist - Services 33 2,145.00 Complementary Therapist - Services 32 1,440.00 Fitness Instructor - Services 41 1,845.00 Miscellaneous Equipment 225.94 Walk Marshals Lunch 31.95 Drop-In Consumables 31.99 Miscellaneous Stationary 24.96 Public Liability Insurance 285.28 Haloween Party Catering 78.00 Christmas Party Catering 181.72 Christmas Raffle Tickets (CVN Print) 54.00 Christmas Raffle 1st & 2nd Prize 200.00 Christmas Lunch (ASNE charity contribution) 135.00 Wetwheels Yorkshire (ASNE charity contibution) 300.00 Sympathy Flowers 51.50 Mobile Phone 20.00 Total Expenditure 9,960.34 £ Christmas Lunch (Non-expense seat payments 45@£15) 675.00 Refunded Christmas Lunch seat payments (3@£15) 45.00 Wetwheels Yorkshire (Non-expense seat payments 20@£10) 200.00 Working Balance Restricted at 31/07/2025 - £ SNE Grant- Expensed at 31/07/2025 14,046.27 £ SNE Grant- Working Balance at 31/07/2025 1,387.30 £ Partial balance transfer on maturity of FTD 2,000.00 £ Bank Balance at 31/07/2025 6,473.62 £ Fixed Term Deposit (Matures 04/11/2025) 18,000.00 £ Charity Balance at 31/07/2025 24,473.62 £ |
- £ Expenditure GLL - Drop-In Session - Studio Room Hire 48 1,440.00 GLL - Pool Session - Studio Pool Hire 49 1,470.00 Physiotherapist - Services 33 2,145.00 Complementary Therapist - Services 32 1,440.00 Fitness Instructor - Services 41 1,845.00 Miscellaneous Equipment 225.94 Walk Marshals Lunch 31.95 Drop-In Consumables 31.99 Miscellaneous Stationary 24.96 Public Liability Insurance 285.28 Haloween Party Catering 78.00 Christmas Party Catering 181.72 Christmas Raffle Tickets (CVN Print) 54.00 Christmas Raffle 1st & 2nd Prize 200.00 Christmas Lunch (ASNE charity contribution) 135.00 Wetwheels Yorkshire (ASNE charity contibution) 300.00 Sympathy Flowers 51.50 Mobile Phone 20.00 Total Expenditure 9,960.34 £ Christmas Lunch (Non-expense seat payments 45@£15) 675.00 Refunded Christmas Lunch seat payments (3@£15) 45.00 Wetwheels Yorkshire (Non-expense seat payments 20@£10) 200.00 Working Balance Restricted at 31/07/2025 - £ SNE Grant- Expensed at 31/07/2025 14,046.27 £ SNE Grant- Working Balance at 31/07/2025 1,387.30 £ Partial balance transfer on maturity of FTD 2,000.00 £ Bank Balance at 31/07/2025 6,473.62 £ Fixed Term Deposit (Matures 04/11/2025) 18,000.00 £ Charity Balance at 31/07/2025 24,473.62 £ |
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| 9,960.34 £ |
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| 675.00 | ||||||
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| 14,046.27 £ |
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| 1,387.30 £ |
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| 2,000.00 £ |
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| 6,473.62 £ |
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| 18,000.00 £ |
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| Charity Balance at 31/07/2025 | 24,473.62 £ |